Police: Man charged in Easton armed robbery

November 20, 2012|By Pamela Lehman, Of The Morning Call

Easton police have charged a 34-year-old man in an armed robbery, according to court records.

Phillip Daniel Archer, 34, who has no known address, is charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, reckless endangerment, simple assault and convicted felon not to own a weapon. Archer is in Northampton County Prison under $100,000 bail.

According to court records:

The robbery happened shortly after 10 a.m. May 28 in the 100 block of S. Sixth Street.

Police said victim James Sailor was robbed of $150 by two men. Witnesses and Sailor were able to identify one of the men as Archer.

Police said Sailor was also able to identify Archer from a photo lineup.

Archer is a convicted felon and is not permitted to own a weapon. Police said when Archer was staying at a local motel, state police found a handgun in his room.